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| Cambodian culture has a rich tradition, dating back to a heavy initial influence from India. It combines Buddhism and Hinduism, two Indian exports, mixed with local tradition and artform. Khmer classical dance has an exciting history, the highlight being the Apsara Dance that has survived since the Angkor Era |
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| Wearing a tight-fitting silk pleated sampot, their faces lit up with serene smiles reminiscent of the faces at Bayon, and their hands weaving between delicate mudras set to lilting music -- the apsaras are a delight to watch. | The graceful sinuous moves depict myths and legends from the Hindu epics such as the Ramayana. |
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| The traditional Cambodian coconut shell dance | The commonest way to shuttle around Cambodia -- the ubiquitous 'tuk-tuk' | We choose a slightly more luxurious and faster option - an AC car. |
Video: Apsara Dance, Siem Reap.
